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February 7, 2026
Hooray, it's much easier to walk again now that it's finally thawing. However, 2 degrees Celsius and the lack of sunshine aren't enough for a proper melt. The forest paths, with their thick layers of ice, are still quite slippery.
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January 30, 2026
The fresh snow was quite good for walking, despite the layer of ice underneath. I wanted to take advantage of the opportunity before it gets much dirtier, slicker, and colder in the coming days. Besides, stocking up on supplies was a good idea. It worked out perfectly to get home with two full and heavy
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January 22, 2026
Because the paths in the forest are still terribly icy, including the trails, I headed back to the center of Schönwalde. There stands the simple church. But the intersection is so cluttered with signs that finding a decent angle for a photo is a real challenge.
This persistent, annoying frost makes photography
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January 20, 2026
Walking such a distance in these conditions, always staying as close as possible to the edge of the completely icy paths and on remote trails, is incredibly strenuous. All this in clunky boots that basically just allow you to stomp along without rolling your feet. And always having to be extra careful
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January 19, 2026
It's really no fun on ice. ❄️😶🌫️
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January 16, 2026
Finally, a thaw, and after three completely overcast days, the sun is shining again. Unfortunately, the forest paths were still made up of horribly bumpy patches of ice covered in water. Not a pleasant place to walk.
The section near and directly adjacent to the railway tracks is definitely not recommended
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January 10, 2026
It was wonderful that the sun finally came out again later. This created a fantastic atmosphere and invited me to take lots of photos. Bathed in sunlight, the snow-covered forest truly unfolded its magic. I trudged through parts of it and came to a clearing with thick humps of grass. There used to be
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about 17 hours ago
A few weeks ago, there was a major fire in the main building of the former East German youth college, but from about 100 meters away, there was no sign of it. A few vehicles were milling about on the grounds, moving wood aside. Extensive deforestation had taken place across the entire property, which
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